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El Paso County Endorses Army Community Covenant

Colorado Springs, October 26, 2009 –The Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County is reaffirming its commitment to soldiers, military families and Fort Carson through the Army Community Covenant.  The Covenant recognizes:

The daily commitment of soldiers and their families
The strength of soldiers comes from the strength of their families
The strength of families is supported by the strength of the community
The strength of community comes from the support of employers, educators, civic and business leaders and citizens

Board Chairman Jim Bensberg signed the Army Community Covenant on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners during a public signing ceremony at the El Pomar Foundation.

Bensberg said, “We stand shoulder to shoulder with the men and women of Fort Carson.”  He went on to say, “Our support for the Mountain Post, its soldiers and their families is nothing new, but the Army Community Covenant serves as a strong reminder of the daily sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms.”

Fort Carson is El Paso County’s largest employer and the second largest in the state, second only to state government.

More information on the Army Community Covenant can be found on the web at:

http://www.army.mil/community/